Nollamara

Population growth drivers in Nollamara are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the population of Nollamara is estimated at around 14,820, reflecting an increase of 2,041 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 12,779. This increase represents a growth rate of 16.0%. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 14,329 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 74 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,973 persons per square kilometer, placing Nollamara in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 67.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. By 2041, the suburb is expected to increase by 2,306 persons, reflecting a gain of 13.2% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Nollamara was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Nollamara shows approximately 80 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 400 homes were approved, with an additional 32 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 4.5 people move to the area each year for every dwelling built during these five years.

This demand outpaces supply, potentially driving up prices and intensifying competition among buyers. The average construction value of new dwellings is $300,000. In FY-26, there have been $1.8 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Nollamara exhibits moderately higher development activity, 36.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period.

This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. New developments consist of 49.0% detached houses and 51.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 163 people per dwelling approval, Nollamara exhibits growth area characteristics. Future projections estimate Nollamara will add 1,962 residents by 2041, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Nollamara has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Westminster Estate by Cedar Woods, Mosaic Balcatta Estate, Amelia Heights Estate developed by DevelopmentWA and Satterley, and the Westminster Local Centre Enhancement project. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Nollamara remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Nollamara has a well-educated workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate is 5.0%, with an estimated employment growth of 5.6% over the past year (AreaSearch aggregation). As of September 2025, there are 8,617 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 6.0%.

Workforce participation is 76.0%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 71.6%. Census responses show that only 5.6% of residents work from home. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food, while mining has lower representation at 4.9% compared to the regional average of 7.0%.

Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 5.6%, labour force grew by 3.8%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 1.6 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data). In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 2.9%, labour force expand by 3.0%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Nollamara's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended 30 June 2023 shows that median income in Nollamara is $58,657 and average income is $65,882. This compares to Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% from financial year ended 30 June 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income in Nollamara would be approximately $64,300 and average income would be around $72,220 by that date. According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 57th percentile ($839 weekly) and household income is at the 35th percentile in Nollamara. The earnings profile indicates that 35.9% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (5,320 individuals), which aligns with the broader area where 32.0% fall within this income range. Housing affordability is severe in Nollamara, with only 80.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 31st percentile.

Nollamara displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Nollamara's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 47.0% houses and 53.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Nollamara was at 18.8%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 33.7% and rented ones at 47.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,582, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent figure in Nollamara was recorded as $340, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Nollamara's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Nollamara features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 60.3% of all households, including 22.8% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 39.7%, with lone person households at 33.9% and group households making up 5.9%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Nollamara shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 33.7% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the WA average of 27.9% and the SA4 region average of 29%. This reflects the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%).

Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 33.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 13.1% and certificates at 20.0%. Educational participation is notably high, with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.6% in primary education, 6.8% in tertiary education, and 5.0% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Nollamara has 52 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 15 different routes that together facilitate 3,329 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these stops is rated excellent, with residents on average located just 163 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents in this primarily residential area commute outward. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport, used by 81% of residents, while only 11% use buses. On average, there are 1.1 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 5.6% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 475 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 64 weekly trips per individual stop.

Nollamara's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data for Nollamara shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks for mortality rates and health conditions. Common health issues are seen across both young and old age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 53% of the total population (~7,907 people), compared to Greater Perth's 59.0%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 7.8% and 5.9% respectively. Around 75.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Under-65s show better than average health outcomes. The area has 13.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,956 people), lower than Greater Perth's 16.3%. Senior health outcomes are above average, matching national rankings for the general population.

Nollamara is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Nollamara has high cultural diversity, with 46.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 52.2% born overseas by May 2021. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 41.4%. Islam is overrepresented at 10.0%, higher than Greater Perth's average of 3.2%.

Top ancestry groups are Other (23.4%), English (17.5%), and Australian (14.4%). Notably, Macedonian (1.7%) Vietnamese (3.3%), and Serbian (0.7%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.4%, 0.8%, and 0.3% respectively.

Nollamara hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Nollamara's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Nollamara has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (21.5%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (8.5%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the percentage of Nollamara's population aged 65-74 has increased from 6.4% to 7.8%, while the percentage of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 23.5% to 21.5%. The percentage of children aged 0-4 has also dropped, from 7.5% to 6.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Nollamara. The 45-54 age group is projected to show the strongest growth, increasing by 32% to reach 1,981 residents. Conversely, declines are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups.